It’s been awhile since I’ve contributed to Spring Top Week over at Made By Rae. I’ve been a judge for the last two years, but that’s no excuse for not making anything! It was beyond time to get back to some selfish sewing.
I downloaded and printed the Scoop Top pattern from Kristin at Skirt as Top practically before she published it. I mentioned in a previous post that a well made T-shirt gets me emotional, and this one has me downright verklempt. It’s good stuff.
I used a very lightweight drapey knit from Girl Charlee and I think it was perfect for this project. This is the one I used but if the link expires, its a jersey rayon spandex blend weighing 6.5 oz (thanks for always giving us that helpful info, Girl Charlee!)
I left the pocket off because I thought it would get lost in the stripes, but I really love the pocket. Must make another version. For the neckband, I cut the fabric so that only the gray would be revealed, again to avoid stripe-craziness. You can do this if your stripe is about an inch wide or bigger.
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If you primarily sew children’s clothes and you use this pattern, brace yourself. It’s enormous. You’ll look at it and wonder how many people will fit in it. You’ll be tempted to cut it smaller, but don’t do it! You’ll be pleasantly (or horrifically) surprised to find that it fits perfectly (a revelation that is somewhat more palatable in a shirt than when making your own undies, ask me how I know.)
I do tend to prefer fitted clothes, especially in knit tops, so this is a deviation for me. But I really really love it. I seriously glanced down before I left the house to make sure I was indeed wearing a shirt, that’s how comfy it is. And yet it’s still cute and stylish and doesn’t look like pajamas. That’s a thin line you’re walking Ms. Skirt as Top, but you’re working it!
Now I have this pattern all cut up and taped together and I have this knit in two other colorways, so I gotta go.
It looks so great that I’m headed over to get me that pattern right now! Thanks for the giggles too!
Hahahaha! What a great review – thank you, madam, for the laughs. I’m right there with you on the “It seems so huge!” perspective after sewing 3T and below about 99% of the time. But yes, the stripes look fantastic and yes, I wore my purple scoop top to bed last night. Sooooo…
Wearing your shirt to bed is totally legit. It’s not jammies, it’s saving the environment! Or something.
It freaks me out every time I cut something out for me vs baby! All I can think is “that is huge!!!”
I love the shape of this T.
Lovin that high low goodness going on.
Absolute cuteness all around!
This is sooo cute! I love this on you.
Love this! Very cute indeed! :)
Christine
ChrisW Designs
You look lovely. I must absolutely sew this one! I hardly ever sew for myself but when I do… Il does seem huge! Hahaha!
yes, sew it! You’ll love it!
What about a pocket in a contrasting color like aqua?
I definitely thought about it (except navy, I’m a one trick pony!) but I knew it would be too “busy” and I wouldn’t ever wear it. It’s kinda embarrassing how simply I dress. When I grow up I plan on learning to accessorize :)
Super cute! I’m going to have to try this pattern out!
do it! You won’t regret it!
A-DOR-ABLE!
I LOVE it! I have to add this pattern to my sew-for-me list.
Love your version! Great job lining up those stripes!!!
this is SO cute on you. perfect. Somehow I’ve just gotten the urge to sew for myself now that I’m 7 months pregnant. So basically the best time….haha. But I would so be jumping on making one of these if I wasn’t hugely pregnant, and soon to be deflated and flabby for months.